Topic: Jackson Hole

GOP's big investors: Who's really running for president?

A handful of billionaires are all but funding the GOP primaries. Never before have so few spent so much to influence so many.

Brown dwarf star wracked by most violent weather seen on another world

Brown dwarf: Over a period of several hours, the star exhibited the largest brightness variations ever seen on a cool brown dwarf.

Stocks rise worldwide

Stocks up in Asia, Europe after Fed chairman's speech. Futures point to higher open for US stocks.

For tourist and grizzly bear, a team of referees

Bear '399,' the Angelina Jolie of grizzlies, attracts much attention at Grand Teton National Park. A volunteer brigade helps to maintain peace – and separation – between man and beast.

Will Bernanke announce another round of quantitative easing?

Experts warn against policy initiatives with questionable benefits

Mortgage rates inch up, but remain near historic lows

The average interest rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed rate mortgages increased slightly from last week, bringing the 30-year rate to 4.39 percent and the 15-year rate to 3.56 percent

Gold prices will sink, but just enough to shake off its skeptics

Gold prices are up 33 percent this year, and it may be worth more than $2,000 by the end of the year. But gold prices will likely fall, at least for a little while.

Stocks rebound after week of losses

Stocks rise sharply after last week's 4 percent loss on the Dow. But traders caution that the bounce in stocks may not last.

Federal Reserve more likely to do third round of easing: pros

Federal Reserve will start purchasing assets again, some market observers predict. The chances of the Federal Reserve starting another round of quantitative easing shot up in the last week as markets became unstable.

Wolf wars: Can man and predator coexist in the West?

As the gray wolf comes off the Endangered Species list, new questions swirl about whether the animal can survive without federal protection – and its impact on cattle and other wildlife. The view from one ranch.

Stock market plunges. Time to worry yet?

Stock market fell sharply on Wednesday, June 1. The summer ahead for the stock market is likely to be different than we had expected.

Malls over metals: trends to watch in the second half

The American consumer is coming back, and big, boring companies are on the rise

Wall Street's scariest day? April 27. Why? A press briefing.

April 27 is when Fed Chairman Bernanke gives his first-ever press briefing after the central bank's monetary policy decision. If he signals a change in policy, markets could swing wildly.

Should you listen to the 'Buy gold!' advice?

For years, gold has been undervalued. It now nears its all-time high and is fully priced, making it speculative, not a guaranteed investment.

Economy stuck? Print money. Watch out.

Central bankers have faced today's crisis before. But their new weapon, quantitative easing, could make the mess worse.

Warning: why cheaper money won't mean more jobs

Lowering the cost of capital will only help corporations with their wave of mergers and acquisitions, meaning more pink slips for everyone else.

German banker comments raise concerns about new 'intellectual racism'

German banker and Bundesbank member Thilo Sarrazin caused a stir yesterday with remarks widely perceived as anti-Semitic. This comes on the heels of his disparaging comments about Muslim immigrants.

Ben Bernanke speech: Federal Reserve ready to act if economy worsens

Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, expressed tempered optimism about the economy in a major speech Friday. Stocks rose slightly following his comments.

US GDP growth revised down to 1.6 percent as economy cools

US GDP grew at a 1.6 percent pace in the second quarter, less than the original 2.4 percent estimate. Surging imports and the end of homebuyer tax credits contributed to the change.

Wolf update: Judge rules that hunts can continue

Bernanke foresees 'difficult challenges' sustaining recovery

Remove Fed supports too soon, and the recovery may falter. Go too slow, and inflation or another 'bubble' could prove ruinous.

A history of presidential visits to Yellowstone National Park

The Signal

The adventures of a cowboy and his ex-wife on a fishing trip gone very wrong.

A low-tech day on the slopes

Once, ski lodges didn't have central heating and Gore-Tex wasn't available, but that was all part of the fun.